What is the meaning of the word 'accidental' in the context of grammar?
Accidentals

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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A word that modifies a noun
A word that connects clauses
A word that is not essential to the sentence
A word that describes an action
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses 'accidental' correctly?
She wore an accidental dress to the party.
The accidental meeting changed his life.
He accidentally the book on the table.
Accidental is a type of fruit.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the sentence with correct punctuation for an accidental phrase.
The car, which was red sped away.
The car which was red, sped away.
The car, which was red, sped away.
The car which, was red sped away.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In literature, what does an 'accidental' often refer to?
A character's unplanned action
A plot twist
A minor character
A setting detail
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the correct sentence structure for an accidental action.
He, accidentally, dropped the vase.
He accidentally, dropped the vase.
He accidentally dropped, the vase.
He accidentally dropped the vase.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the role of an accidental in a sentence?
To emphasize the main idea
To provide additional, non-essential information
To introduce a new topic
To conclude a paragraph
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an accidental detail in a story?
The protagonist's main goal
The color of the curtains in a room
The climax of the story
The antagonist's motive
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